OpenBachelor degreeSociety and Culture

Bachelor of Politics and International Relations

ProviderUniversity of Canberra
Course code: UAC361663UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

In this course students will gain a solid knowledge of the principles, concepts and issues that are shaping the world around us, exploring present-day issues in politics and policy, including national security, the challenges of modern terrorism, the concept of democratically informed citizenship, and contemporary regional politics in both an Asia Pacific and global context.

Business, Government and Law (BGL) are the primary institutions that shape our world. Graduates from BGL courses gain a unique insight into the interrelationships and dependencies between these three areas in the context of their specific field of study and the three BGL signature themes of enterprise and innovation, social value and responsibility, and sustainability.

During your time on the course, you’ll engage in focused discussions of major issues, such as counter-terrorism, human security, global governance, foreign aid, trans-national crime, war, energy security, regionalisation, cybercrime and the rise of populism. You’ll graduate able to demonstrate a high-level of theoretical and empirical analysis and interpretation of world events and issues, ready for an exciting future in politics or international relations.

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

~53.33%
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Student profile

Total students64
#2024
Higher education entry22 · 34.4%
34.4%
School leavers (ATAR)14 · 21.9%
21.9%
Secondary education9 · 14.1%
14.1%
Vocational pathway12 · 18.8%
18.8%
Other entry pathways<5 · <5%
<5%
International students<5 · <5%
<5%

Course curriculum

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